piteous

UK
/ˈpɪtɪəs/
US
/ˈpɪtiəs/

Traduzioni

piteousadjective
more piteous
Comp.
most piteous
Super.
UK
/ˈpɪtɪəs/
US
/ˈpɪtiəs/
pitoyableQui inspire la pitié; souvent péjoratif.
The piteous cries of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.
Les cris pitoyables du chiot abandonné ont tiré des larmes à tout le monde.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
compatissantSens archaïque : qui éprouve de la compassion.

Definizioni

piteousadjective
Deserving or arousing pity; evoking a feeling of compassion or sympathy.
The piteous cries of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.
(Archaic) Filled with pity; compassionate toward the suffering of others.
With a piteous heart, she tended to the wounded soldier.